Imagine this:
You are seated at a beautifully set table. A glass of wine reflects the sunlight. Snow-capped Andean peaks surround you. The Urubamba River winds quietly 400 meters below your feet. A condor glides at eye level.
And your restaurant… is a transparent capsule hanging from the side of a mountain.
Welcome to Lunch at Skylodge Adventure Suites, the only dining experience in Peru where reaching your table is part of the adventure.
Located just one hour from Cusco, in the heart of the Sacred Valley of the Incas, this is not just a meal. It is a memory — one that many travelers say becomes the most unforgettable moment of their entire trip to Peru.
A Restaurant You Don’t Walk Into — You Climb To
The Journey Begins Before the First Bite
Your day starts with a morning pickup from your hotel in Cusco or the Sacred Valley. As you leave the city behind, the Andes open wide: golden fields, traditional villages, and ancient terraces still used by local farmers today.
By 10:30 AM you arrive at the Naturavive base in Pachar, directly beneath the cliffs where the Skylodge capsules hang — visible high above the valley wall.
That’s when you realize:
You’re going to climb to lunch.
The Via Ferrata Experience (Beginner Friendly Adventure)
To reach the dining capsule, guests ascend the mountain using a via ferrata, a protected climbing route originally developed in the European Alps.
You are safely attached to a steel safety cable the entire time. Metal ladders, anchored steps, bridges and platforms allow even beginners to climb sections of vertical rock that would normally only be accessible to professional mountaineers.
Why It’s Safe
- Continuous safety cable connection
- Professional bilingual guides
- Modern climbing equipment
- No previous climbing experience required
- Suitable for active beginners
The climb is not about strength — it’s about curiosity and courage.
With every step, the Sacred Valley expands below you. The higher you go, the quieter the world becomes. By the time you reach the capsule, your perspective has already changed.
And you haven’t even eaten yet.
Alternative Access: Hike + Zipline
If you prefer less vertical climbing, you can ascend via a scenic hike combined with the famous Sacred Valley zipline circuit and later descend flying across the valley.
Many guests choose this option because it combines adventure with comfort — and offers spectacular aerial views on the way down.
The Moment You Enter the Capsule
A Dining Room Suspended in the Sky
At approximately 12:15 PM, you arrive at your table — inside a transparent panoramic capsule mounted directly onto the mountain face.
The first reaction is always the same: silence.
People instinctively pause. Phones lower. Conversations stop.
Because the view is overwhelming.
The Sacred Valley unfolds in 300 degrees around you. Agricultural terraces, distant villages, moving clouds, and dramatic cliffs create a living painting that changes every minute as the sun moves across the Andes.
This is why travelers often describe it not as lunch…
…but as an experience.
A Real Peruvian Culinary Experience
The meal itself is carefully prepared to match the uniqueness of the location. This is not a snack or tourist buffet. It is a complete four-course Andean-inspired lunch served at altitude.
Your Menu Includes
Starter Soup – Warm and comforting for the mountain climate
Fresh Salad – Local ingredients from the Sacred Valley
Main Course – A gourmet Peruvian dish inspired by regional flavors
Dessert – Sweet finish with Andean influence
Beverages
- Non-alcoholic drinks
- Red or white wine
- Champagne option
Dining 400 meters above the valley adds something impossible to replicate in any restaurant: emotional intensity. Flavors feel richer. Conversations feel deeper. Time slows.
You’re not rushing between attractions.
You’re living inside a moment.
The Descent: Zipline or Rappel
After lunch (around 1:30 PM), the adventure continues.
Guests descend either by:
- Zipline across the valley (most popular option), or
- Rappel down the cliff face
The zipline descent feels like flying through the Andes. Suspended between mountains, you glide across open air with panoramic views of the Sacred Valley below — a perfect contrast to the calmness of lunch.
By 4:00 PM you return to base, and by approximately 5:30 PM you are back in Cusco, carrying a story very few travelers on Earth can tell.
Who Is This Experience For?
This experience is ideal for travelers who want more than sightseeing.
Perfect For:
- Couples celebrating anniversaries or honeymoons
- Adventure-loving food travelers
- Families with older children
- Luxury experiential travelers
- Photographers and content creators
Minimum ages
- Zipline: 6 years old
- Via Ferrata climb: 9 years old
A professional photography service is also available — highly recommended, because selfies rarely capture the scale of the experience.
Why Travelers Say It Becomes the Highlight of Peru
Many visitors arrive in Peru focused on Machu Picchu.
They leave talking about Skylodge.
Why?
Because Machu Picchu is a wonder you visit.
Lunch at Skylodge is a wonder you participate in.
You climb, breathe mountain air, share food, laugh, overcome fear, and celebrate life in a place few humans ever sit down to eat.
It combines:
- Gastronomy
- Adventure
- Culture
- Nature
- Emotion
In one single day.
Practical Information
Duration: Full day (approx. 9:00 AM – 5:30 PM)
Includes
- Transportation from Cusco
- Professional guides
- Safety equipment
- Four-course gourmet lunch
- Wine or champagne
- Descent via zipline or rappel
Approximate 2026 Prices
- Via Ferrata ascent: S/805
- Zipline option: S/805
- Via Ferrata + Zipline: S/895
A Memory Worth Planning Ahead
Capacity is extremely limited because only a small number of guests can safely occupy the capsules each day. During peak travel months, reservations fill weeks — sometimes months — in advance.
If you are planning a trip to Peru and want something truly different, this is the experience travelers wish they had known about earlier.
Because years later, you may forget the hotel room.
You won’t forget the day you climbed a mountain…
to have lunch in the sky.
